Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Cities- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Elsevier Ltd.

Abbreviation: Cities




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

7.24

SJR

 1.718

h-Index

 114

Rank

 1691

Important Details

Title Cities
Standard Abbreviation Cities
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1)
Impact Score 7.24
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.718
h-index 114
Overall Rank 1691
Publisher Name Elsevier Ltd.
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 02642751
Coverage and History 1983-2023
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
8729

About Cities


Cities is a journal published by Elsevier Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Development, Sociology and Political Science, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management, Urban Studies, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1983-2023. The rank of this journal is 1691. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 7.24, 114, and 1.718, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 02642751.

The best quartile of Cities is Q1. This journal has received a total of 8729 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Cities Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Cities is 7.24. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 7.24

It is increased by a factor of around 0.99, and the percentage change is 15.84% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Cities Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Cities is 7.24. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Cities. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 7.24
2021 6.25
2020 6.17
2019 5.95
2018 4.47
2017 3.36
2016 3.29
2015 3.26
2014 2.74

Cities h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Cities is 114. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 114 published articles with more than 114 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Cities ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Cities is/are as follows: 02642751.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Cities Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Cities is ranked 1691 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.718.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Cities Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Cities is Elsevier Ltd.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1983-2023.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Cities is Cities. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Cities') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Cities


If your area of research or discipline is related to Development, Sociology and Political Science, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management, Urban Studies, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Cities?

The latest impact score of Cities is 7.24. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Cities?

The latest h-index of Cities is 114. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Cities?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Cities is 1.718. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Cities?

The latest ranking of Cities is 1691. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Cities?

Cities is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Cities?

This standard abbreviation of Cities is Cities.


Is "Cities" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Cities is a journal published by Elsevier Ltd..


What is the scope of Cities?

The scope of Cities is as follows:

  • Development
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
  • Urban Studies

For detailed scope of Cities, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Cities?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Cities is/are as follows: 02642751.


What is the best quartile for Cities?

The best quartile for Cities is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Cities?

The coverage history of Cities is as follows 1983-2023.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Zeitschrift fur Germanistische Linguistik Journal De Gruyter Mouton 22945 15 0.19
Historia Journal Universidade Estadual Paulista 27560 7 0.02
Revue Francophone des Laboratoires (discontinued) Journal Elsevier Masson s.r.l. 23244 8 0.00
Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 6179 42 6.09
Materials Research Journal Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos 14791 65 1.62
Mathematical Modelling and Analysis Journal Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 11315 27 1.75
Journal of Classical Sociology Journal SAGE Publications Ltd 13766 27 0.83
Child and Family Social Work Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 8628 67 2.20
International Journal of Research and Method in Education Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 5180 34 2.49
Sex Education Journal Routledge 5168 41 2.82

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Cities Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 7.24
2021 6.25
2020 6.17
2019 5.95
2018 4.47
2017 3.36
2016 3.29
2015 3.26
2014 2.74



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